Practical advice on how to reduce exposure to diesel emissions in construction, including information on sources and components of exhaust, health eff...
A page on the NIOSH website focuses on asphalt fume hazards, listing research documents that cover hazards to roofers, issues during the application o...
Images of an oxygen cylinder that exploded along with a description of the factors that led to the incident....
Discusses the role of the competent person in preventing cave-ins as well as details of inspections that should be completed and discipline for not fo...
Explains the role of respirators in protection during a terrorist attack possibly involving biological or chemical hazards. Describes the types of res...
One-page summaries of over 100 NIOSH-supported construction safety and health research projects in 2002....
The NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (NPG) is intended as a source of general industrial hygiene information on several hundred chemicals/classe...
Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous construction operations, but using these trenching tips can prevent accidents and save lives....
Abstract of a 2002 study showing that employees in construction, agriculture and certain manufacturing sectors are at elevated risk of COPD....
A basic NIOSH fact sheet on respiratory safety for workers assisting in disaster response....